By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Ukraine and France Negotiate License for SCALP Missile Production
Ukraine is in talks with France to license SCALP cruise missiles for domestic production. Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says progress is
Von der Leyen Visits Baku and Yerevan to Strengthen EU Ties in South Caucasus
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in the South Caucasus to build on the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Lithuania's Seimas Approves Mindaugas Sinkevičius as New Prime Minister
Lithuania's Seimas has approved Mindaugas Sinkevičius as prime minister, the third Social Democrat to hold the post this term. The 42-year-o
Spain's Migrant Regularisation Draws Over One Million Applications
More than one million undocumented migrants applied for legal status in Spain under a scheme launched in April. The programme, championed by
Morocco's World Cup Victory Sparks Celebrations and Police Clashes in The Hague
Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout at the World Cup, sparking celebrations in The Hague's Schilderswijk distric
EU Commissioners Visit Turkey as NATO Summit Approaches, Relations Remain Fraught
EU enlargement chief Marta Kos, migration commissioner Magnus Brunner, and foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas are in Turkey for talks with For
Lithuania Bolsters Deterrence on NATO's Eastern Flank with German Brigade
Lithuania is reinforcing its military with a permanent German brigade and joint exercises. Rear Admiral Giedrius Premeneckas stresses deterr
Serbia Heads to Snap Elections as EU-China Trade Talks Intensify
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned, calling snap elections that could reshape the country's EU path. Meanwhile, EU-China trade
Former Netanyahu Adviser: EU Will Eventually Align with Israel's View
Jacob Nagel, a former national security adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, argues the EU will eventually recognize Israel
Why Hungary's New PM Péter Magyar Hesitates on Ukraine's EU Path
Hungary's new prime minister ended Budapest's veto on Ukraine's EU accession talks in June but is now blocking further progress. He cites mi
Strawberry Moon Rises Over Europe Tonight: What to Expect
The Strawberry Moon, June's full moon, rises over Europe this evening. It's not strawberry-colored, but a micromoon that appears smaller and
Spain Extends Anti-Crisis Measures, Launches 2027 Budget Process
Spain's cabinet approved an extension of anti-crisis measures, including fuel subsidies for hauliers and farmers, and updated macroeconomic